jim harbaugh along with qb colin kaepernick and others held a news conference. they made a point of saying even though they are in the land of mardi gras, this is, like you mentioned, a business trip. they're trying to make this a normal week with their first practice tonight at the saints training facility. harbaugh acknowledging that he is a rookie super bowl coach venturing into unchartered waters. >> that's exciting, too. we have a great thrill and a great desire to be in uncharted waters. our coaches and our players have always, always relished that, always thrived in that kind of environment. >> i think if you're prepared for a situation, you're going to be confident when you go out to try to win a football game or whatever you're doing. if you're prepared for it, you're going to be confident. it's just head down, keep working. this isn't a time to relax and get out of your routine or stop working hard. this one you should be working your hardest. >> working their hardest with so many distractions around them. first parades of the mardi gras carnival kicke